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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.54, 14,271.67 and 3,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.54, 14,271.67 and 3,276.40 is: 4,913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.54 : 14,271.67 = 3,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.54/14,271.67 = 3,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.54x = 14,271.67 × 3,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.54x = 46,759,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,759,699.59/9,516.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.52

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